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UK households put a record £103bn into Isas amid ‘dash for cash’ | Isas

In the 2023-24 tax year, British households deposited a record £103 billion into tax-efficient Individual Savings Accounts (ISAs), with a noticeable preference for cash ISAs over stocks and shares versions. A total of 15 million ISAs were opened, increasing from 12.4 million the previous year, marking the highest level in 13 years. The demand particularly […]

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First students evacuated from Gaza to study in UK

A group of 34 students from Gaza, who are set to begin studies at British universities, has been evacuated and will arrive in the UK within days. This marks the first instance of such assistance since the onset of the ongoing conflict in the region. The students are currently in a neighboring country undergoing biometric

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South African hospital worker arrested with human placentas in Mpumalanga

A cleaner at a hospital in Mpumalanga province, South Africa, has been arrested after being found in possession of human placentas. The suspect, identified as 39-year-old Rose Mnisi, was reportedly attempting to sell the human tissue when she was detained by security personnel following a tip-off. According to police statements, officers approached Mnisi while she

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Trump’s hope to ‘take back’ Bagram airbase dismissed by Taliban official

A Taliban official has dismissed the notion that the United States could regain control of Bagram airbase in Afghanistan following comments from former President Donald Trump, who expressed a desire to reclaim it. Zakir Jalal, affiliated with the Taliban’s foreign ministry, stated that discussions prior to the Taliban’s return to power clearly rejected any possibility

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Security researchers swiped secrets from Gmail. A ChatGPT agent helped

Security researchers conducted an experiment using ChatGPT as part of a method called “Shadow Leak” to extract sensitive information from Gmail accounts without user awareness. This exploit involved a vulnerability related to the design of AI agents, which are capable of performing tasks autonomously once granted access to personal data such as emails and calendars.

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Jarrow deli goes viral with giant new Scooby Doo sandwich as crowds descend to try it

New Giant Sandwich Launches at Les’ Deli in Jarrow Les’ Deli, located in Jarrow, South Tyneside, has introduced a new sandwich called the Scooby Doo. The creation, developed by owner Dean Marshall, features a half-baguette filled with peppered brisket pastrami, ham, slaw, tomatoes, cheese, lettuce, and a homemade southwest sauce. The sandwich was launched earlier

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‘Shocking’ Jhoots pharmacy chain should be shut down, says MP

Concerns have emerged regarding financial management and service reliability among Jhoots Pharmacies, which operates around 150 branches in the UK, primarily managed by Sarbjit Jhooty. Member of Parliament Sadik Al Hassan highlighted that locum pharmacists are owed a total of £670,000 in unpaid fees, as reported by the Pharmacists Defence Association. Locum pharmacists typically provide

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Clean hydrogen is facing a big reality check

A significant challenge for the development of clean hydrogen is the cost disparity between fossil fuel-based methods and cleaner alternatives. Currently, producing and installing an electrolyzer costs about three times more outside of China compared to within the country. According to a report from the International Energy Agency (IEA), China may achieve cost-competitive green hydrogen

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British billionaire ignored by New Yorkers while promoting new project. Video viral

Richard Branson, founder of the Virgin Group, was filmed in New York recently while promoting his new initiative, Doorbell of Dreams. In the video, recorded by entrepreneur Simon Squibb, Branson can be seen approaching passersby to inquire about their aspirations. Despite his prominence, the footage illustrates him being overlooked by many busy New Yorkers as

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British couple held for months by Taliban released from prison

A British couple, Peter Reynolds, 80, and his wife Barbie, 76, have been released after being detained for nearly eight months by the Taliban in Afghanistan. The couple were apprehended on February 1 while returning home, having lived in Afghanistan for almost two decades. Their release was facilitated through mediation by Qatari officials, who indicated

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